Puppy Bowl VI Highlights

It's Superbowl time...which also means that it's PUPPY BOWL time! Here are some highlights from the 2010 version of Animal Planet's yearly cutefest:

ALERT:

Brady has been found! We just received notice that a very scared sheltie, named Brady, is loose in the Kildonan Area near Martin Avenue West. Brady and his family were involved in a house fire and he ran away in fear. He is 7 years old and is the tri colour - predominantly black with white and some tan markings over the eye. Unfortunately, his sister had to be put down from smoke inhalation and his owner has also passed away. Very sad situation all around...please keep on the lookout. If you have any information about Brady, please call 254-2974 or send us an e-mail at woof@winnipegdogs.com and we will pass the message on.

WOOF TV:

From Japan...a dog that smiles when happy:

Sponsorship Now Available at W.A.S.

Winnipeg Animal Services is now offering sponsorship of their doggie kennels! For only $500/year, you or a business can sponsor a kennel and all the dogs that pass through its doors. This is also a kind way to memorialize a friend or loved one's passing. A stylish plaque will be posted on the kennel thanking you for your tax-deductible donation and will be visible to the thousands of Animal Services visitors. If interested, please email lgordon@winnipeg.ca

Dog of the Week

Name: Summer
Breed: Shepherd [Mix]
Age: Adult

Summer is a wonderful gal that seems to be getting passed by for all the youngsters. There are so many great things about her: she is playful, polite, always happy and in a good mood, loves to go for walks, enjoys being a part of your daily activities, is very inquisitive and smart. She is a great dog and just need to meet up with her match - is that you? For more information, phone: 311 or click here.

Winnipeg Animal Services is in desperate need of collars and leashes. If you would like to donate, drop off items at 1057 Logan.

Support local shelters

New WHS Commercial

The Winnipeg Humane Society has launched a new television commercial highlighting the work done at the shelter. View it below!

Missing Dog > Academy Award

Sandra Bullock's kind-hearted role in 'The Blind Side' earned her an Oscar nomination, and her gentle and loving ways translate over to real life. She's heartbroken over the disappearance of hubby Jesse James' dog and friends say she'd much rather have 'CinnaBun' (the pooch's name) than an Oscar. After getting her first ever Oscar nomination, Sandra Bullock should have been having one of the happiest days of her life. However, sources tell me her heart was focused on husband Jesse James' missing pooch CinnaBun. "Sandra is devastated by the loss. Family is her number one priority and she hates to see her husband so upset. She would give anything - including her Oscar nomination - to get little CinnaBun back."

That's further proof that unlike some pretty women in Hollywood, Sandra is still the real deal, unchanged by fame. Hopefully, she gest her pooch back safe -- and an Oscar too!!!

WOOF TV:

Sharky the pitbull gets the chicks. For more great videos featuring this dog and a bevy of adorable (much smaller) critters, check out his Youtube page.

WOOF TV:

Rescue Ink is now being shown on TVtropolis. In this clip, Miguel is hiding something from the Rescue Ink guys, but a trip to the basement reveals a very dirty secret:



Miguel could definitely use ScoopyDoo.

For more, tune into TVtropolis Tuesdays at 8:00pm or click here.

Responsible Dog Owners Unite!

A new Facebook group has started with the intent of raising awareness that good dogs, like good people, make good tenants. Using Toronto as a role model for Winnipeg, the Winnipeg Humane Society has suggested to local landlords that they adopt the same policies that make T.O. the most pet-friendly city in Canada such as implementing careful screening of prospective tenants on a case by case basis, thus giving each prospective tenant a chance to prove they are responsible pet owners.

If you would like to add your own input to the discussion, join the Facebook group by clicking here.